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Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:00 AM

The dumbing down of the GOP

Why aren't more conservatives disgusted that their party nominated a person devoid of qualifications for the vice presidency (again)?
By Joe Conason

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  • Sunday, October 5, 2008 08:58 AM

    define: mav·er·ick

    mav·er·ick:

    n.

    1. An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it.

    2. Someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct; blunt and aggressive; generally oblivious to their effect on others

    So, given that both McCain and Palin were branded long ago, they should be considered the property of the same people who got this country into such a mess.

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